Are Chryslers reliable?
47% of the 34 Chryslers we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, averaging 56/100 — they tend to be in noticeably worse shape than average.
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Chryslers inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections56/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100Based on 34 used Chryslers we inspected, they tend to be in noticeably worse shape than average — average condition 56/100 vs 61 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Oil leaks · Engine
79%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
47%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
41%
Oil leaks · Automatic transmission
29%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
24%
Share of inspected Chryslers where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 15%
Good 32%
Mediocre 32%
Poor 21%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on Chryslers.
88%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 74%
3%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
21%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 24%
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Chrysler models we've inspected
Pacifica
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Recently inspected:
2013 Chrysler 300C · 124k mi — flagged: low coolant / cooling system issues, oil leaks, signs of recent repair. Inspected Oct 23.
2009 Chrysler 300 · 202k mi — flagged: abnormal noise, fuel trim out of range, powertrain control module. Inspected Oct 15.
The bottom line
A fresh paint job is a weak signal here, because repainted panels show up on 88% of these cars. What should decide the buy is whether the powertrain is already weeping: engine oil leaks are the dominant fault, and transmission leaks, tired tires, and active error codes commonly travel with them. Look underneath before you look at the dash, then scan for live codes and out-of-range fuel trim. Pay up only for a dry engine and gearbox with a quiet scanner. If leaks and codes are both present, negotiate as if you are buying a repair bill, or walk.
FAQ
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What are the most common problems with a used Chrysler?
Across the Chryslers we inspected, the items we flag most often are oil leaks (79%), tires condition & wear (47%), active error codes (41%).
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Based on 34 inspections · updated Nov 11, 2026
